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Item B describes a government infrastructure project proposal.
The market for Electric Vehicles (EVs) is changing rapidly due to technological advancements.
A local coffee franchise, 'BeanThere', is considering changing its prices. They have collected data
Items 13, 14 and 15 relate to market failure and the environment.
Study Item B and answer the questions that follow.
Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.
The following table shows economic data for the UK over a two-year period.
Consider the market for bicycles in the UK.
Financial markets play a crucial role in the operation of a modern economy.
Congestion is a major issue in many UK cities. Cars produce air pollution and noise, which affects r
Read the information below regarding the financial sector.
A local cinema is reviewing its ticket pricing strategy. They have gathered data on ticket sales at
A construction company, BuildRight Ltd, has acquired a plot of land in a city centre. The company ha
The following questions are about competitive and concentrated markets.
Item D shows the exchange rate of the British Pound (£) against the US Dollar ($) over a three-month
Items F and G relate to how the government manages the economy.
Item D shows the value of the Pound Sterling (£) against the US Dollar ($).
Read the information about 'TechBuild Ltd', a small construction firm considering expansion.
Governments use various policies to manage the economy, including fiscal and monetary tools.
Items A and B relate to the UK national economy.
A small bakery produces handmade cakes. The owner is considering expanding production by purchasing
Traffic congestion is a major issue in many UK cities during rush hour.
The UK trades extensively with the rest of the world. Consider the data below.
Refer to Item C regarding the government budget.
Consider the government's budget data below.
Items C and D relate to international trade.
The Bank of England uses monetary policy to manage the economy.
A local coffee shop, 'Bean There', is considering changing its prices. The owner has collected data
International trade allows countries to specialise and exchange goods. However, exchange rate fluctu
Read Item C and answer the questions that follow.
Items I and J relate to money and financial markets.
The financial sector plays a crucial role in the modern economy.
The following questions relate to the role of money and financial markets.
Consider the case of traffic congestion in major cities.
Read the text about the UK rail industry.
Study the information in Item B and answer the questions relating to government objectives.
Read the following scenario regarding a construction firm, BuildRight Ltd.
The government has a limited budget and must choose between building a new hospital or upgrading the
The detailed scenario below describes the role of the financial sector in the UK economy.
Items 4 and 5 relate to the market for electric vehicles.
Read the information regarding the UK train travel market.
The government has recently announced a target to reduce the budget deficit while maintaining low un
Items D and E relate to the production costs of a small bakery.
Financial markets play a key role in the economy.
Look at the data table concerning a local cinema's ticket pricing and sales.
Money and financial markets are essential for a functioning modern economy.
Item A shows the market demand and supply schedules for bicycles in a town.
Items D and E relate to the market for electric vehicles.
A popular coffee shop chain, 'JavaZone', is considering changing its prices. The table below shows t
Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.
Item C provides data on a local cinema ticket sales.
Read the following scenario regarding government objectives and answer the questions.
A government must decide whether to spend more money on building new schools or on improving the nat
Study the data regarding economic indicators for a country over three years.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is considering policies to manage the UK economy.
Items G and H relate to international trade.
Item A: Making Choices A local council has a surplus budget of £1 million. They are considering two
Consider the government's role in managing the economy using Item C.
The market for bicycles in the UK has seen changes due to health trends and the price of raw materia
Read the information about UK trade.
Item 8 refers to production at 'Best Bakes Ltd'.
The following question relates to market failure and government intervention.
Study the data provided and answer the questions that follow related to government economic objectiv
The government uses both fiscal and supply-side policies to manage the economy.
Study Item A and answer the questions that follow.
Consider the following data on UK Trade.
The Bank of England uses monetary policy to manage the UK economy.
Item E describes an issue related to environmental pollution.
The government is considering changing its fiscal policy stance.
Use the data provided in the table to answer the questions about Price Elasticity of Demand (PED).
The table below shows the quantity of smartwatches demanded and supplied at different price points.
The government uses various policies to manage the economy. Item C shows a change in the budget bala
Items 1, 2 and 3 relate to the basic economic choices made by a start-up technology company, 'AppSol
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.
International trade affects UK producers and consumers significantly.
Questions on money, interest rates, and financial markets.
The government has recently released data on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) and unemployment rates.
Consider the market for coffee beans.
This question is about the national economy and measures of performance.
In the UK water industry, regional companies act as monopoly suppliers for households in their area.
Consider the production data for 'TechCases Ltd', a manufacturer of phone cases.
Consider the data provided regarding a manufacturer of smartphones.
Use Item D to answer the questions that follow.
Items A and B relate to production costs for a bespoke furniture manufacturer.
The government of a country has a limited budget and must decide between building a new high-speed r
This question looks at costs, revenue and profit for a small coffee shop.
Beta Bakery produces artisan bread. The table below shows their weekly production costs at different
The UK government aims to achieve stable prices (low inflation) as one of its key economic objective
Consider the market for electric scooters in a city centre.
Items A and B relate to money and financial markets.
The government is facing a budget deficit and high national debt. Ministers are debating whether to
Item D: The Banking Sector and Economy.
Item B: The UK government has a target for inflation of 2%. In recent years, supply-side shocks have
The following questions relate to the measurement of macroeconomic performance.
International trade and exchange rates significantly impact the UK economy.
Read the following scenario about a local council decision.
Using the data provided on the UK economy's performance.
A local council has a limited budget of £100,000. It is considering two options: building a new comm
The government is concerned about the high levels of air pollution in city centres caused by diesel
The global market for electric vehicles (EVs) has seen significant changes due to government policie
SwiftMotors is a large car manufacturer that has recently expanded its factory size.
Items G and H relate to international trade and exchange rates.
The following questions relate to the basic economic problem and factors of production.
This question concerns market failure arising from traffic congestion in city centres.
Table 1 shows the market supply schedule for avocados in the UK per week.
International trade and exchange rates significantly impact the UK economy.
The government has various economic objectives regarding inflation and employment. Study the data be
Read the following scenario regarding a local council's decision-making process.
Financial markets play a key role in the economy.
The UK government aims to achieve several macroeconomic objectives simultaneously. However, trade-of
Read the following scenario about interest rates and answer the questions.
This question refers to Money and Financial Markets.
The UK government aims to achieve several macroeconomic objectives simultaneously.
Item C: SmartGamer is a company selling video game consoles. Market research has provided data on ho
Money and financial markets play a vital role in the economy.
Study the data provided and answer the questions that follow regarding the national economy.
The UK government has various economic objectives, including managing inflation and employment.
Use Item F to answer the questions that follow.
The value of the Pound Sterling (£) fluctuates against other currencies based on supply and demand.
Items 14 and 15 relate to market failure and government intervention.
Items C and D relate to government economic objectives.
Item I relates to traffic congestion in a major city.
Fennel Furniture Ltd. manufactures wooden chairs. The table below provides information about their w
A local cinema recently increased the price of tickets from £10.00 to £12.00. Following this price c
Items 1 to 3 refer to the following information regarding government spending.
Study the exchange rate data below.
This question is about market failure and government intervention.
XYZ Manufacturing produces wooden furniture. The table below shows their costs and revenue for one w
Item E describes a government fiscal policy decision.
The financial sector plays a key role in the economy.
This question is about the market for bicycles.
This question concerns the financial markets and the role of money.
The following questions relate to government economic objectives, specifically environmental protect
Consider the following market scenario.
Item B discusses the market for electric bicycles (e-bikes). In recent years, consumers have become
Read the following extract regarding government policy and answer the questions.
Items 1, 2 and 3 refer to the following information regarding economic systems.
Item D shows the exchange rate of the Pound Sterling (£) against the US Dollar ($).
Consider the market for bicycles described below.
The following question is about the basic economic problem and factors of production.
Items C and D relate to the price elasticity of demand for train travel.
The following questions relate to the market for bicycles.
The UK supermarket industry is dominated by a few large firms such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and
The Bank of England has decided to raise interest rates to 5.25%.
Using the scenario regarding the UK supermarket industry, answer the following questions.
Items 4 and 5 relate to the market for electric vehicles.
The government is considering changes to its fiscal policy to stimulate the economy.
Item C: A popular coffee shop chain, 'JavaBeans', is considering changing the price of its signature
The table below shows the market data for bicycles in a UK city.
TechTiger Ltd manufactures tablets. The firm has recently expanded its factory size. The accountant
The market for coffee beans has been affected by weather conditions in major producing countries.
Air pollution in major cities is a significant issue. The government is considering intervening to r
This question looks at competitive and concentrated markets.
This question is about how the government manages the economy using fiscal policy.
The following questions relate to production costs, revenue and profit.
This question is about the allocation of resources in markets.
A car manufacturer is reviewing its production costs.
Read the following scenario regarding a government's decision-making process.
Consider the following data regarding UK inflation and unemployment.
Read the information below regarding the financial sector.
The table below shows economic data for a hypothetical economy over a period of two years.
Money and financial markets play a vital role in the functioning of the economy.
The government has a limited budget and must make choices about how to allocate public funds.
Traffic congestion is a major problem in many large cities, causing delays and pollution.
EcoClothes is a small manufacturer of organic cotton t-shirts. The business is looking to expand pro
Study the information about the UK's trade relationships.
The government has set objectives for the UK economy regarding inflation and employment.
The global market for electric vehicles (EVs) has seen significant changes in recent years due to te
Consider the market for electric vehicles described below.
Financial markets play a crucial role in a modern economy.
Items 4 and 5 refer to the market for electric vehicles (EVs).
Item A shows the exchange rate of the Pound Sterling (£) against the US Dollar ($) over a three-mont
Read the following scenario regarding government economic objectives.
Items A and B relate to the measurement of economic activity.
Item F describes the market for groceries in the UK.
Money and financial institutions play a crucial role in the functioning of a modern economy.
Money and financial markets play a crucial role in a modern economy.
The British government and the Bank of England use different policies to manage the economy.
The government pursues several economic objectives simultaneously. However, achieving one objective
Items 9, 10, and 11 relate to production, costs, and profit.
A local coffee shop, 'Bean There', is considering changing its prices. The table below shows the wee
Items A, B and C relate to the UK economy's performance.
Items A and B relate to the UK economy.
Read the context regarding the banking sector.
The consumption of single-use plastics contributes to environmental pollution, creating negative ext
International trade allows countries to specialise and trade with one another.
Items A and B relate to international trade.
Study the data regarding a local cinema's ticket pricing decisions.
Refer to the scenario about the UK supermarket industry.
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.
Study the chart information below regarding the UK exchange rate.
Consider the following scenario about government fiscal policy.
Item D shows the exchange rate of the Pound Sterling (£) against the US Dollar ($) over a single yea
The government has recently announced a major increase in spending on transport infrastructure.
ABC Motors produces electric scooters. The following table provides information about their monthly
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.
Read the following information and answer the questions below.
Consider the market failure caused by congestion in city centres.
Study the scenario about a smartphone accessory manufacturer.
Items C and D relate to government economic objectives.
Item C provides data on a local cinema's ticket pricing.
Items A and B relate to the UK economy.
Items 12 and 13 relate to competitive and concentrated markets.
Item D relates to environmental issues and market failure.
TechMake Ltd produces smartphone cases. Item B provides data on their costs.
The government is reviewing its fiscal policy to manage the economy.
Governments often intervene to correct market failure.
Read Item B and answer the questions that follow.
A small bakery is expanding its operations.
The following questions relate to market failure and government intervention.
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.
The government is deciding on the best policy mix to improve the economy's productive potential.
The following question is about competitive and concentrated markets.
This question refers to market failure and environmental economics.
Study the stimulus regarding urban traffic congestion.
Items 4, 5 and 6 relate to government objectives.
The UK government aims to achieve several economic objectives simultaneously.
The following question is about measures of economic performance.
The government is considering policies to improve the UK's economic performance.
Garmtech Ltd produces t-shirts. The following table shows their cost and revenue data for a single m
The government has a limited budget and must decide between building a new high-speed railway line o
The government uses fiscal policy to manage the economy. The table below shows government finance da
Consider the government's budget data below.
Consider the market for electric bicycles (e-bikes).
This question investigates how the government manages the economy through fiscal and supply-side pol
Consumption of sugary drinks has been linked to potential health issues such as obesity and tooth de
Study the role of the financial sector in the economy.
Consider the market for electric bikes (e-bikes) and answer the questions.
The UK government pursues several economic objectives simultaneously. However, trade-offs often occu
International trade and exchange rates significantly impact the UK economy.
Read the information about the financial sector.
Items 4, 5, and 6 relate to the market for electric vehicles.
The following questions relate to production, costs, revenue, and profit.
Read Item E about the supermarket industry in the UK.
Congestion in major cities is an example of Market Failure. The government is considering implementi
Item B describes the current economic situation in the UK.
Read the following scenario regarding a government's budget choices.
The government is considering using fiscal policy to address a recent slow-down in economic activity
The government has a limited budget and must decide between building a new specialized heart hospita
The UK government aims to achieve several economic objectives simultaneously.
Consider the market for bicycles in the UK.
Questions 7-9 are based on Item D.
Study Item D, which shows exchange rate data for the British Pound (£), and answer the questions tha
Study Item B. Answer the questions that follow related to government economic objectives.
A local government has a limited budget of £10 million. It is considering two projects: building a n
The following questions relate to measurements of the national economy.
Central banks use monetary policy tools to manage the economy, influencing savers, borrowers, and bu
The following questions relate to market failure arising from negative externalities.
Study the data provided regarding the economic performance of Country X and answer the questions tha
Items referring to Government Policy.
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